Flight Simulator Instructor

Job summary

Deliver flight simulator instruction, monitor student progress, and communicate curriculum strengths and weaknesses to the flight instructor team. Contribute to program improvement and development, engage aviation industry partners, and assist with simulator maintenance and operating guides.

Job details

Job Title Flight Simulator Instructor Job Type Flexible Union MRSA Salary Grade Flexible / Casual Classification (Salary Grade) SAC09 Academic Services IX (Salary Grade 28) Hybrid Work This position is ineligible Position End Date 1/10/2028 Location MRU Main Campus - Calgary, AB T3E 6K6 CA (Primary) About This Position About the Role Working within the Aviation Department, these are flexible positions whose work schedule is variable and may include an irregular schedule of not less than three (3) hours per shift and up to thirty-five (35) hours per week. The simulator instructors will oversee the flight simulator portions of the aviation flight training courses and curriculum for the Aviation program. The majority of the role will be conducting the simulator instruction. Most instruction will be one-on-one but will occasionally be up to 4 students at a time. The instructor will monitor progress and note areas of curriculum that need improving based on student results. The simulator instructor may occasionally assist the person responsible for the maintenance and operation of simulators. We operate from 0730 - 0030 daily; work hours will be based on the successful candidate's availability and will fluctuate greatly based on current demand. Responsibilities Conduct simulator instruction and teach students Review flight curriculum and areas of strengths/weaknesses and communicating this with the flight instructor team Observe trends in student progress Overall program improvement, benefiting the students and improving the flight instructor techniques New program development, including developing scenarios and content for students to experience advanced two crew operations Interact with external aviation industry partners to gather input from industry on curriculum improvements Simulator maintenance and creating/updating simulator operating guides Qualifications Two-Year Diploma from a University or Equivalent A minimum of a Commercial Pilot Licence and Group 1 Instrument Rating 3 - 5 years of piloting, simulator, and/or instructing experience in the aviation industry is required Salary: $39.33 - $49.79 per hour Closing Date: October 23, 2026 A resume should be submitted in one .pdf document. Please title your .pdf document as follows: [Last Name]_[Requisition Number]_[Document Title].pdf (ex. Smith_1234_CV.pdf). We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and others currently legally authorized to work in Canada will be given priority. Please note only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. After the close date, you can check on the status of your application through your Career Centre. New career opportunities arise frequently and are posted as they become available. Please check back often to view our latest postings on our Career Opportunities page. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify erecruiter@mtroyal.ca and we will work together on your accommodation request. About MRU Founded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mount Royal University grew into a vibrant college in the 1930s and became a mid-sized university in 2009. A student-focused undergraduate university built on teaching excellence, Mount Royal University is known for our top-calibre programs, high-quality teaching and learning experience, robust delivery of liberal education, scholarly teaching, experiential learning and undergraduate research. MRU serves approximately 15,782 students, including 11,752 full-time and 4,030 part-time learners. MRU offers 13 bachelor's degrees encompassing 37 majors across faculties such as Arts, Business, Communications, Health, Community & Education, and Science & Technology. With over 74% of its student body drawn from the local area, Mount Royal University primarily serves Calgary and its surrounding region. MRU is a diverse yet close community with over 1,800 employees. Mount Royal provides employees the support they need to lead and advance institutional goals. Learn more about MRU's Academic Plan and Strategic Plan.

What you’ll do

Deliver flight simulator instruction, monitor student progress, and communicate curriculum strengths and weaknesses to the flight instructor team. Contribute to program improvement and development, engage aviation industry partners, and assist with simulator maintenance and operating guides.

Requirements

Requires a two-year university diploma or equivalent, a Commercial Pilot Licence, and a Group 1 Instrument Rating. Applicants must have 3–5 years of piloting, simulator, and/or instructional experience in the aviation industry.

Listed skills

• maintenance · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• Flexible · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Process · Preferred
• Recruitment · Preferred
• Training · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Flight Simulator Instruction
• Flight Training
• Commercial Piloting
• Group 1 Instrument Rating
• Curriculum Review
• Student Progress Monitoring
• Instructional Improvement
• Scenario Development
• Two-Crew Operations
• Industry Engagement
• Simulator Maintenance
• Operating Guide Development

Job areas

• Education
• Transportation

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